TECHNOLOGY / FREQUENT Q/A

How to avoid hidden costs by using precision bearings

2020-11-21

As industrial companies are looking to save costs across their system and plants, one of the most important actions a manufacturer can take is to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its components. In this article, Allen Dowers, V...

How to get started with predictive maintenance

2020-09-15

Downtime is something that every business wants to avoid. All too often engineers spend most of their time firefighting component failure, leaving little time for system optimisation and improvements. High levels of downtime mean that produ...

Is all bearing surface damage troublesome? Combatting Corros

2020-08-31

Up to 40 per cent of a vegetable crop can go to waste due to the aesthetic requirements of some supermarkets. While a wonky vegetable may not be the most visually pleasing, it possesses the same nutritional value as its perfectly proportion...

Bearing suppliers: How to Choose the Right One for Your Comp

2020-07-21

When you’re in need of bearings for your business, there are many different suppliers vying for your business. Each supplier will have their own marketing pitch – the big manufacturers will say that their brand is the only one worth con...

How to deal with persistent bearing currents

2020-06-08

On rare occasions, operators in the process industry may note that their low voltage motors experience a current flowing through the motor bearings, especially when they are used with a variable speed drive (VSD). Left unchecked, these be...

Can you afford breakdown to your machinery when you need to

2020-04-29

Unwanted breakdown in this time of crisis can be costly as the whole world needs your contribution. Also, man-power and spare parts unavailability has put us in a never seen before situation to keep our plant running. SDT has come with supp...

How to improve paper mill rotating equipment by using Ultras

2020-03-10

Experience feedback on the implementation of an ultrasound-based preventive maintenance program Introduction Today, we would like to share an experience feedback from a paper mill that has implemented a preventive maintenance program to mon...

Why Slim Section Bearings ?

2020-03-02

Space and weight limitations Bearings don’t need to be big to get the job done. The size difference between thin section bearings and other bearing styles is a major benefit for any application with space or weight restrictions. The compa...